What J.M.W. Turner Saw, and What We Still Can See
In the 250 years since the artist was born, the natural world he loved so much has changed. But he still reminds us to look with truth, clarity, and feeling.
Month: August 2025
The Publicist on Call for Controversy
[Mitchell Jackson was fired from a high-profile journalism job at 25. Now he represents some of the most divisive figures in America, including the right-wing podcaster Candace Owens.
Nintendo reveals new Switch 2 games including Monster Hunter, Zelda, and Dragon Ball at July showcase
Nintendo’s July 2025 Partner Showcase unveiled a lineup of upcoming games for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The presentation featured new entries in major franchises, updates from third-party developers, and a strong focus on the next generation of titles. Capcom opened the showcase with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, set to arrive on … Read more
India Reels From the Shock of Trump’s Onslaught
[Russian oil poses just one problem. Business groups are flummoxed by the variety and vagueness of the American president’s complaints.
SHC suspends Moonis Alvi’s removal in harassment case
Listen to article KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday suspended the decision of the Provincial Ombudsperson that had ordered the removal of K-Electric Chief Executive Officer Moonis Alvi over allegations of workplace harassment. The interim relief came during a hearing before a two-member bench headed by Justice Faisal Kamal Alam and comprising Justice Hassan Akbar. … Read more
It’s Time for That Often-Dreaded Task: Buying Back-to-School Supplies
[Parents of children in kindergarten through high school are spending an average of $144, and that’s coming as families are feeling financial stress.
UN says over 1,300 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza since May
Listen to article The UN human rights office said Friday that 1,373 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for aid in the shortage-stricken Gaza Strip since late May, most of them by the Israeli military. “In total, since 27 May, at least 1,373 Palestinians have been killed while seeking food; 859 in the vicinity of (US- and … Read more
Marvel Rivals to monitor in-game voice chat and auto-flag toxic players in Season 3.5 update
Marvel Rivals has announced a major update to its player moderation system, introducing full-match voice chat monitoring to identify and penalise toxic behaviour. As part of the game’s new Operation: Shield the Players initiative, in-game voice communication will be screened in every match from Season 3.5 onward. According to Creative Director Guangguang, flagged instances of … Read more
PSX surges to new heights, breaks 140k barrier
[ Listen to article KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant surge on Friday, with the KSE-100 index closing at an all-time high of 141,035, a gain of 1,645 points, or 1.18%. The rally was led by energy sector stocks, which saw a strong buying interest in the afternoon session. The potential collaboration between the … Read more
Senior lawyer Khawaja Shamsul Islam shot dead in Karachi
Listen to article Senior lawyer Khawaja Shamsul Islam was shot dead in Karachi’s Defence area on Friday, police said. The lawyer’s son, Daniyal, was also injured in the attack and was shifted to a hospital along with his father, who succumbed to his injuries, police confirmed. The incident took place at a mosque in DHA Phase VI where Islam … Read more
